Rhetorical Appeals
Examples
Examples
"According to Dr. Johnson, a leading expert in environmental science, climate change is accelerating at a dangerous rate." This statement appeals to what?
What is ethos?
comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
that is a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue.
What is an argumentative essay?
Appeal to someone's logic using facts/statistics
What is Logos?
This type of response requires 4 well-developed paragraphs of about 10-15 sentences and must include multiple pieces of text evidence
What is an ECR (Extended Constructed Response)?
"If we don’t act now, our children will suffer the devastating consequences of rising sea levels." This appeal is an example of what?
What is pathos?
Giving human qualities/actions to non-living things
What is personification?
This part of an argument is the main idea or position that the writer is trying to prove.
What is a claim?
appeal to someone's emotions
What is Pathos?
This is the minimum number of sentences required in a Short Constructed Response (SCR) to fully answer the prompt and provide evidence and explanation.
What are 2-3 sentences?
"Studies show that 80% of high school students are more likely to succeed when they take advanced placement classes." This statement uses which appeal?
What is logos?
Using an object, image, or word to represent something else, like an idea or feeling, that is bigger than its literal meaning
What is symbolism?
a position that goes against, or opposes, your main argument.
What is a counterargument?
an appeal used to establish credibility
What is Ethos?
When writing an ECR, you should include this number of pieces of text evidence to fully support your response.
What are 2-3 pieces of text evidence?
"As someone who grew up in this community, I understand the challenges we face every day." This is an example of what appeal?
What is ethos?
These are descriptive words in writing used to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind by appealing to their senses
What is imagery?
This is the facts or examples used to support a claim in an argument.
What is evidence/support?
This is the author's purpose when using rhetorical devices
What is persuasion?
True or False: Every piece of evidence in your response must be followed by an explanation that ties it back to your answer.
True
"Every year, thousands of dogs are left in shelters with no home. You can help change that by donating today." This is an example of what?
What is Pathos?
This rhetorical device uses exaggeration to emphasize an idea or make a point.
What is a hyperbole?
the writer refutes or rebuts an opposing position; it follows your counterargument and directly addresses the opposing view and states why your claims are valid
What is a rebuttal?
This device asks a question for effect, not to get an answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
When writing an ECR, your conclusion should do these two things to effectively close your response.
What are summarize your main ideas and restate your thesis?